A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5973463 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34594445 epoch_slot_no: 293645 block_no: 5973286 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 5503 time: 2021-07-13 07:18:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3933ae45ec4b66c9f9fcbdcc0424f2667de7a0b662f6132b1dda75a5d30188fBlock Operator
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